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Researchers Aiming to Produce a Hand-Wrist Prosthesis with Two Degrees of Freedom
A team of researchers are aiming to provide a way for hand-wrist prostheses to move more naturally by enabling the hand and wrist to work simultaneously-known as two degrees of freedom-using electrical impulses generated by remnant muscles in the forearm. Traditional prostheses only work with one degree of freedom-that is, either the hand or the wrist can be in motion at any one time.
Researchers Aiming to Produce a Hand-Wrist Prosthesis with Two Degrees of Freedom
A team of researchers are aiming to provide a way for hand-wrist prostheses to move more naturally by enabling the hand and wrist to work simultaneously-known as two degrees of freedom-using electrical impulses generated by remnant muscles in the forearm. Traditional prostheses only work with one degree of freedom-that is, either the hand or the wrist can be in motion at any one time.
The best photo printer you can buy
You could upload your digital photos to an online service and wait days for the prints to arrive, or just do it at home and get the same results with a photo printer. If you print photos often, a printer offers the instant gratification that outside services can’t.
The best photo printer you can buy
You could upload your digital photos to an online service and wait days for the prints to arrive, or just do it at home and get the same results with a photo printer. If you print photos often, a printer offers the instant gratification that outside services can’t.
Programmable Robots Market, 2016-2024: By Type, Applications,…
Programmable Robots Market: Overview Robot is an electro-mechanical machine operated by electronic circuitry or computer program. They can be autonomous or semi-autonomous.
High Performance Computing Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size,…
Zion Market Research, the market research group announced the analysis report titled ‘ High Performance Computing Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2016-2024 ‘ Global High-Performance Computing Market: Overview High-performance computing technology is the use of advanced processes in order to increase the performance and efficiency of the desktop workstation or computer for solving the problems related to engineering, science, and business in comparison to the conventional computing technologies. The high-performance computers have more than one processor with different nodes that range in size from 16 to 64 nodes.
SINA Corp (SINA) Upgraded to Strong-Buy by Zacks Investment Research
They currently have $83.00 price objective on the stock. According to Zacks, “SINA Corp’s fourth quarter 2016 adjusted earnings came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate while revenues beat the same.
Socionext Develops World’s First Graphics Display Controller…
Provides New Solutions for Embedded Computer Vision Applications Yokohama, Japan March 2, 2017 – Socionext Inc., a leader in state-of-the art system-on-chip technology, has developed the “SC1810” series, the fourth generation version of its high-performance graphics display controllers. In addition to further strengthening the graphics functions for in-vehicle display system, which the company has proven achievements, Socionext incorporated the world’s first hardware accelerator that conforms with Khronos Group’s computer vision API OpenVXTM to the SC1810.
Global Mobile Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Apps Market 2016-2020
AR technology blends digital content with the physical world. AR technology, with the help of a mobile app, displays computer-generated images in the user’s field of vision, offering relevant information about real-world objects.
Soon, ‘magic’ DNA computer that grows itself
London: In a first, scientists have designed a new, super-fast form of a ‘magic’ computer made of DNA molecules that grows as it computes and can outperform all standard systems in solving important practical problems. Researchers from The University of Manchester in the UK showed the feasibility of engineering a universal Turing machine – a computer that can be programmed to compute anything any other device can process.
Gemini PDA brings back Psion days with Android/Linux pocket PC
Those who remember, or at least know, the good old days of Pocket PCs, PDAs, and, particularly, the Psion Series 5, might get a kick out of this new crowdfunding venture. UK startup Pocket Computer has gone to Indiegogo to present the idea of a sort of revival of that line of devices.
The Opensource.com preview for March
Jen Wike Huger is the Content Manager for Opensource.com. She manages the publication calendar, coordinates the editing team, and guides new and current writers.
When you get it home, your new computer is an antique
If you fell into a coma in 1974, what would you find if you suddenly woke up today in 2017? Houses and building technology have improved, but it isn’t unusual to find 200-year-old houses that are still being used today. A lot has changed internally in old buildings.
Taiwan Excellence Presents the Taiwanese Companies Acer, Advantech,…
Taiwan Excellence Presents the Taiwanese Companies Acer, Advantech, D-Link, and IEI Integration Latest Innovative Products at Mobile World Congress 2017 and implemented by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council , the exclusive showcase of innovation and excellence in the ICT industry will be unveiled on the opening day of MWC 2017. This dedicated event for experts in the ICT industry on 27th February will give firsthand news from four Taiwanese companies – Acer, Advantech, D-Link, and IEI Integration regarding their latest products.
New SuperBlade from Supermicro Revolutionizes Market, Delivering…
The new 8U SuperBlade supports both current and new generation Intel Xeon processor-based blade servers with the fastest 100G EDR InfiniBand and Omni-Path switches for mission critical enterprise as well as data center applications. It also leverages the same Ethernet switches, chassis management modules, and software as the successful MicroBlade for improved reliability, serviceability, and affordability.
CCC Begins Next Phase of Innovation with Advent International
CCC Information Services Inc. , a leading Software as a Service provider to the automotive, insurance, and collision repair industries, announced today that it has selected Advent International , a global investment firm with deep experience in the technology sector, as its next equity partner. Advent will purchase equity assets from CCC’s previous owners Leonard Green & Partners and TPG Capital .
AMD Ryzen to challenge Intel for CPU-maker throne
Intel has been king of the CPU market for over half a decade, with almost 80 per cent of all new computers packing Intel inside. However, AMD looks set to shake up the market and reignite the CPU wars with a brand-new product officially unveiled last week.
Solving lattice QCD systems of equations using mixed precision solvers on GPUs
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First Look at the 2016 13″ MacBook Pro
I finally decided to give up the 12″ Macbook in favor of the new 13″ Macbook Pro. I traded the portability of the 12″ Macbook for the power that the new 13″ MacBook Pro provides, not to forget that it propels my experiences to what Apple thinks is the future of portable computers .
Health warning as immersive virtual reality craze linked to vision problems
The problem with VR headsets, which have been linked to eye strain and dry eye problems, relates to what eye specialists call the “convergence-accommodation reflex”. Photo / 123RF Optometrists have issued a warning that virtual reality could be damaging people’s eyes as a new study shows that Australians are on the cusp of a VR revolution.
MacDonald, Dettwiler CEO: Head office may move from Vancouver to U.S. by 2019
Canada’s leader in space technology, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., may end up moving its head office to the United States within two years, but that’s only one possible outcome of its proposed takeover of Colorado-based DigitalGlobe. The Vancouver-based company has made a firm commitment that DigitalGlobe’s ultimate parent will be a U.S. company by the end of 2019 _ although there’s been no decision yet about how that will be done, MDA CEO Howard Lance said Friday.
MacDonald, Dettwiler to buy satellite imaging company DigitalGlobe in $4.7-billion deal
One of Canada’s leading technology companies, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., will buy Colorado-based DigitalGlobe, Inc. in a friendly deal valued at about $4.7 billion , including debt. Vancouver-based MDA – which has supplied technology for the International Space Station, the U.S. Space Shuttle program and satellite-based Earth imaging – is offering DigitalGlobe shareholders cash and stock worth US$35 per share.
MacDonald, Dettwiler to buy satellite imaging company DigitalGlobe in $4.7-billion deal
One of Canada’s leading technology companies, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., will buy Colorado-based DigitalGlobe, Inc. in a friendly deal valued at about $4.7 billion , including debt. Vancouver-based MDA – which has supplied technology for the International Space Station, the U.S. Space Shuttle program and satellite-based Earth imaging – is offering DigitalGlobe shareholders cash and stock worth US$35 per share.
VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (VDSI) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
According to Zacks, “Vasco Data Security International Inc. design, develop, market and support security products and services which manage and secure access to computer systems of corporate and government customers. Additionally, the company enables secure financial transactions made over private enterprise networks and public networks, such as the Internet.
Universal Display’s (OLED) CEO Steven Abramson on Q4 2016 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Universal Display’s Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Earnings Conference Call. My name is Shaira and I will be your conference Operator.
Lepa NEOllusion RGB Cpu Air Cooler ReviewLEPA comes to us today with…
LEPA comes to us today with a new air cooler that is specifically focused on users that are looking for a little more bling inside their desktop computer build. And while really cool lights may or may not be your thing, we wanted to see just how the NEOllusion performed when it comes to its primary function, CPU cooling.
Silicon Valley celebrates National Engineers Week
Photograph by George Sakkestad The Stratford School in Los Gatos teaches basic coding principles starting in preschool. Teacher Sonya Shatsman uses a “Bee Bot” during a science and technology lesson on forests.
Radisys Introduces the FlowEngine TDE-2000, Delivering a Compact,…
Radisys Corporation , the services acceleration company, today announced a robust solution to deploy Software-defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualization with the delivery of its FlowEngine TDE-2000. The FlowEngine TDE-2000 is an advanced high-performance carrier-grade open network switch, with unique packet flow classification and security features designed to reduce network complexity and accelerate new SDN, NFV, 5G and IoT service introductions, while delivering CapEx and OpEx savings.
Point Reyes laser meister cuts toys and more on supple wood
When he was a child, Kris Backenstose helped his father, a carpenter with a pilot’s license, build an airplane from scratch. It was his father’s lifelong dream to own an airplane, and the project took the pair years to complete.
A Complete Rundown Of the Best AntiVirus Programs 2016
These days there are some choices that people have when they need to purchase internet security software packages to protect their computers from online threats. People can choose to visit some websites and get trial versions of security downloads before purchasing a full program, or they can simply go into a retail store and buy the software installation disk.
Epson Large-Format Printer Brings “Times Square” to Silicon Valley in New Exhibition
Exploring the history, impact and technology of software, the “Make Software: Change the World!” exhibition looks at seven software applications that have transformed lives, including AdobeA PhotoshopA , which was used to create Monroy’s masterpiece. Now open, the “Make Software: Change the World!” exhibition at the Computer History Museum explores how software, software developers and the businesses they have created have changed the world.
Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings
For the fourth quarter of 2016, Green Dot reported GA… )–Cloud Peak Energy Inc. announced that it has commenced a registered underwritten public offering of 13,500,000 shares of its common stock.
NComputing Launches RX300, a Cloud-ready Thin Client Built on Raspberry Pi 3
Today NComputing launches RX300, a cloud-ready, dual-screen capable and Wi-Fi ready thin client for Windows and Linux, built on the latest Raspberry Pi 3. Optimized specifically for NComputing’s award-winning vSpace Pro 10 desktop virtualization solution, RX300 enables a high performance PC-like experience alongside cloud-ready features including NComputing’s vCAST streaming technology support. Ease of deployment and centrally managed virtual desktop features make the RX300 ideal for use in SMB and education.
Progress: software packaging dependency & abstraction, a tradeoff worth taking
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Burke Holland in his capacity as director of developer relations at backend application build tools, PaaS technologies and it also offers tools for building the interface on the front end. Latest articles on HR best practices: mobile apps disrupting the annual staff appraisals; reasons for and against open-source software; and Rolls-Royce case study.
Are Cyborgs In Our Future? ‘Homo Deus’ Author Thinks So
The human species is about to change dramatically. That’s the argument Yuval Noah Harari makes in his new book, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow .
Self-Driving Technology: 8 Tech Companies For Investment
Nowadays, almost every automaker possesses considerable resources to develop self-driving technology for cars, which is the next big step for the automotive industry. The market for autopilot technology is clearly huge, which is evident by an estimation , that approximately 100 million “connected” cars with the capacity of self-driving will be shipped in 2021.
Mattel launches a holographic Barbie that lives in a box
Barbie has been a princess, a chef, an astronaut and now, the popular doll is set to become a computer animation. Mattel has unveiled its 3D Barbie Hello Hologram that lives inside a box and comes to life when a child says the magic words, ‘Hello Barbie’.
Is it too late to move from Windows XP to Windows 10?
Q: Do you know of a place I could get my 9-inch Dell Computer updated to Windows 10? It has never been used. It has a Windows XP operating system so you know how old it is.
iPad Pro ads claim it is not a computer
Remember the once humorous “Mac vs PCs” ads of yesteryears? Actor Justin Long, who portrayed the Mac side of the fence, has already moved on from computers to smartphones, specifically a Huawei phone, and Apple is doing likewise. Somewhat.